Our 4 Favorite Prints From the Costello Tagliapietra Fall 2012 Show (and Why They're Good for the Planet, Too!)

Like so many of you, I still sometimes hesitate before I dive in to the patterned-garment pool. When we're not talking basic stripes and dots, big and bold can be a bit intimidating. Yesterday, I had a breakthrough, though, when I saw the prints at design duo Costello Tagliapietra's Fall 2012 show. To put it succinctly: I want to own all of these dresses. NOW.

All of the gorgeousness you're about to see were dyed through a system called AirDye, which, according to the brand, can "color to synthetic textiles without the use of water, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional dyeing processes. The process does not pollute water, greatly reduces energy use, lowers costs, and satisfies the strictest standards of global responsibility." You know, as if you needed another reason for these to be in your closet ASAP.